Travel budget in Cambodia

Cambodia: calculate your travel budget

Cambodia: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Cambodia for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 31 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.2 per person
  • $ 6.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 820* (3344222 KHR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 57 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 6 per person

Total budget:

$ 1704* (6952246 KHR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 81 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 2643* (10782030 KHR)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Cambodia in 2024

Cost of living: Cambodia VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Cambodia in 2024 is 53% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Cambodia by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Cambodia compared to the national average.

Cities /Cambodia View Details
Poipet 9% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Poipet
Phnom Penh 4% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Phnom Penh
Sihanoukville 2% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Sihanoukville
Kampot 5% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Kampot
Siem Reap (Angkor) 12% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Siem Reap (Angkor)
Battambang 18% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Battambang



Local prices in Cambodia by expense type

Cambodia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cambodia costs 61% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 4/person
($ 2 to $ 8)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 15/person
($ 8.9 to $ 26)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7/person
($ 6 to $ 8)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 1 to $ 5)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Cambodia: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Cambodia costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 51/night
($ 15 to $ 302)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 48/night
($ 14 to $ 200)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 65/night
($ 17 to $ 276)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 98/night
($ 37 to $ 423)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 323
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 185/night
($ 61 to $ 641)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 470
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 57/month
($ 16 to $ 334)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 122/month
($ 18 to $ 588)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 99/month
($ 23 to $ 565)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 56/month
($ 16 to $ 324)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 140/month
($ 26 to $ 681)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Cambodia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Cambodia costs 41% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.5)

102% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1 to $ 3)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.7/kg
($ 2 to $ 5)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Cambodia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Cambodia costs 36% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1 to $ 2)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1/km
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 35/24hrs
($ 26 to $ 45)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Cambodia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Cambodia costs 54% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 9.9)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 11/hr
($ 5 to $ 15)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Cambodia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Cambodia costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2/pack
($ 1.4 to $ 2)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 24
($ 9.9 to $ 51)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 22
($ 15 to $ 26)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Phnom Penh
London → Phnom Penh
London → Phnom Penh
$ 973
(fair price: $ 846)
Melbourne → Phnom Penh
Melbourne → Phnom Penh
Melbourne → Phnom Penh
$ 664
(fair price: $ 551)
Sydney → Phnom Penh
Sydney → Phnom Penh
Sydney → Phnom Penh
$ 688
(fair price: $ 570)
Manchester → Phnom Penh
Manchester → Phnom Penh
Manchester → Phnom Penh
$ 1044
(fair price: $ 878)
Los Angeles → Phnom Penh
Los Angeles  → Phnom Penh
Los Angeles  → Phnom Penh
$ 1162
(fair price: $ 943)
New York City → Phnom Penh
New York City → Phnom Penh
New York City → Phnom Penh
$ 1208
(fair price: $ 940)

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About the information on the cost of living in Cambodia

The information about the cost of living in Cambodia shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Cambodia updated on 26-09-2024.

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